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improved, which increases the fire rating of the City. He provided information on infrastructure <br /> and road improvement. <br /> Chairperson Field asked for additional information on the road rating. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich noted that the City hires a third party to rate the road conditions, using <br /> a set of criteria, to provide an objective opinion. <br /> Commissioner Deemer asked the number of miles of unpaved road remaining in the City. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich estimated about four miles of unpaved road remain in the City. He <br /> noted that Public Works continues to discuss the topic. <br /> Commissioner Anderson stated that she had heard comments that the thickness of road was not <br /> adequate in some areas and asked if that issue had been resolved. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that is a constant issue that the City is attempting to fix. He <br /> stated that the City has invested in new technology which allows the City to know the pavement <br /> thickness before beginning road projects and better plan for costs. He stated that the only thing <br /> the City can do at this time is better plan for projects to ensure that the desired standard is being <br /> met. He reviewed the metric of providing 70 percent business satisfaction in regard to economic <br /> development and police satisfaction. He stated that staff averages 12 to 15 business visits per <br /> year which helps to obtain input and assists in retaining and expanding local businesses. He <br /> reviewed the metric in regard to plan review timelines and noted that because of the heavy <br /> development load this year there were times when that timeline was not able to be met. He <br /> stated that the City will be adding a Senior Planner, which will assist in response time, along <br /> with the ability to use the new e-permit review and submission. <br /> Chairperson Field asked the growth rate for new construction in the past year as compared to the <br /> previous years, and whether this is anticipated as a bubble or expected to continue. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that he does not have the figures in front of him. He stated that <br /> the revenue as of last month was already at 126 percent of the projected figure. He noted that he <br /> could follow up to provide additional details. <br /> Commissioner Deemer stated that in the past when there was a stable growth rate, a moratorium <br /> was then put in place which slowed the rate. He noted that he has not seen a moratorium in the <br /> past 15 years. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich confirmed that there are no moratoriums planned. He stated that if the <br /> City plans development well and follows a process up-front, there can be continual and steady <br /> growth rather than unplanned or disrupting growth. He reviewed internal metrics of measuring <br /> customer satisfaction including an employee survey. <br /> Commissioner Barrows referenced the fire response time and asked if the fire department is <br /> mainly composed of volunteers. <br /> Charter Commission/November 21,2017 <br /> Page 3of6 <br />